To find the [tex]\(x\)[/tex]-intercepts of the quadratic function [tex]\( y = -2x^2 + 16x - 30 \)[/tex], we need to determine the values of [tex]\(x\)[/tex] when [tex]\(y = 0\)[/tex]. This requires solving the quadratic equation:
[tex]\[
-2x^2 + 16x - 30 = 0
\][/tex]
Let's go through the steps to find these intercepts:
### 1. Identify the Coefficients
First, identify the coefficients [tex]\(a\)[/tex], [tex]\(b\)[/tex], and [tex]\(c\)[/tex] in the quadratic equation [tex]\( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \)[/tex]:
- [tex]\(a = -2\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(b = 16\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(c = -30\)[/tex]
### 2. Calculate the Discriminant
The discriminant [tex]\(\Delta\)[/tex] of a quadratic equation [tex]\(ax^2 + bx + c = 0\)[/tex] is given by:
[tex]\[
\Delta = b^2 - 4ac
\][/tex]
Plug in the values of [tex]\(a\)[/tex], [tex]\(b\)[/tex], and [tex]\(c\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
\Delta = 16^2 - 4(-2)(-30)
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
\Delta = 256 - 240
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
\Delta = 16
\][/tex]
### 3. Use the Quadratic Formula
The [tex]\(x\)[/tex]-intercepts are given by the solutions to the quadratic equation, which can be found using the quadratic formula:
[tex]\[
x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{\Delta}}{2a}
\][/tex]
Plug in [tex]\(a\)[/tex], [tex]\(b\)[/tex], and [tex]\(\Delta\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
x = \frac{-16 \pm \sqrt{16}}{2(-2)}
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
x = \frac{-16 \pm 4}{-4}
\][/tex]
### 4. Calculate the Solutions
Now, solve for [tex]\(x\)[/tex] using the [tex]\(\pm\)[/tex] in the equation.
For the positive case:
[tex]\[
x = \frac{-16 + 4}{-4}
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
x = \frac{-12}{-4}
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
x = 3
\][/tex]
For the negative case:
[tex]\[
x = \frac{-16 - 4}{-4}
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
x = \frac{-20}{-4}
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
x = 5
\][/tex]
### 5. Conclusion
The [tex]\(x\)[/tex]-intercepts of the function [tex]\( y = -2x^2 + 16x - 30 \)[/tex] occur at:
[tex]\[
(x, y) = (3, 0) \quad \text{and} \quad (5, 0)
\][/tex]
Therefore, the correct choice is:
[tex]\((3, 0)\)[/tex] and [tex]\((5, 0)\)[/tex]
